A recently reintroduced bill in the Michigan House would encourage cursive instruction in public schools.
Michigan lawmaker wants a cursive comeback
Posted inMichigan Government
Most Michiganders voted early or absentee in 2024. See how your county cast ballots
Absentee and early voting accounted for 6 out of every 10 ballots cast in Michigan’s presidential election, according to new data. Donald Trump, who won the state, did especially well in counties with more in-person voting.
Posted inMichigan Government
Trump plans 35% tariffs on Canada, Michigan’s biggest trade partner
Trump’s latest Canadian tariff threat deepens a rift between two North American countries that have suffered a debilitating blow to their decades-old alliance.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
A record year for Great Lakes piping plovers
The Great Lakes piping plover recovery effort has been ongoing since the mid-1980s when the population got as low as a dozen nesting pairs. This year, the number reached 85 nesting pairs for the first time.
Posted inThe Center for Michigan
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 11, 2025: You can do it!
Summer is in full flower. Prove your mettle by answering 10 questions about the news.
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Future of climate ‘resilience hubs’ uncertain after Trump cuts
Plans to build climate resilience hubs across the state have come to a halt after the Trump administration abruptly canceled nearly $88 million in federal grants meant for Michigan nonprofits. Now, organizers are suing for their money back while scrambling for alternative funding.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Video: Freighter's near sinking shows risk still exists on the Great Lakes
It’s been 50 years since a freighter sank on the Great Lakes, but the the Michipicoten’s close call shows the risk still exists.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan ranked No. 3 for 2024 election turnout. Did early voting help?
Michigan voters turned out in 2024. SOS Jocelyn Benson credits new election laws and education campaigns. Experts have other theories: ‘Battleground voters love to bask in attention.’
Posted inMichigan Environment Watch
Game regulators blast Ted Nugent for ‘insulting’ Capitol testimony
Michigan game regulators tore into Ted Nugent’s June testimony at the state Capitol, calling his comments underinformed and disrespectful to conservation officers.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | Use opioid settlement funds where they can save lives — in our jails
These funds were secured to repair the damage caused by the opioid crisis and there is no more effective way to do that than by helping people enter recovery and stay there.